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Scorers:
SA 12 (12)
Penalties: Handre Pollard (4)
NZ 11 (6)
Try: Beauden Barrett
Penalties: Richie Mo'unga (2)
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Kings of the world! Springboks make history in Paris after edging final for the ages
The Springboks made it back-to-back Rugby World Cup title wins when they held off the All Blacks to win 12-11 and record their fourth title success through a third consecutive one-point win in the play-off stages.
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FIRST TAKE | Springboks, SA cry tears of joy together after reaching World Cup immortality
The Springboks relied on sheer desperation and a refusal to give in when they won the 2023 World Cup on Saturday, writes Lloyd Burnard.
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Bok flank Pieter-Steph du Toit, after a mammoth 28 tackles, deservedly wins the Player of the Match accolade!2023-10-28 23:09:23The Springboks become the first team to win FOUR Rugby World Cups!2023-10-28 23:08:47
What a thrilling end to an epic game!
The Boks were barely hanging on there at the end. They had chances early in the second half to put the All Blacks away, but couldn't cash in.
The All Blacks rallied brilliantly despite being a man down.
But in the end it was sheer guts and determination that pulled the Boks through.
2023-10-28 23:05:13FULL-TIME: South Africa 12-11 New Zealand2023-10-28 23:04:4980'- The Boks pick up at the back and make contact. But the referee blows it up. It's over!2023-10-28 23:03:3080' - The scrum will be reset... 5 seconds left now...2023-10-28 23:01:17
79'- The All Blacks surge further up field, but a knock-on near the Bok 22m area scuppers a golden opportunity.
There's one scrum left, with 23 seconds remaining...
2023-10-28 22:59:4378' - The All Blacks have surged up to halfway...2023-10-28 22:58:4477'- De Klerk charges down FinlayChristie's kick. The end result is a lineout to New Zealand...2023-10-28 22:58:1677'- The All Blacks must run from deep with three minutes left...2023-10-28 22:57:3676'- Strong runs from Pollard and Du Toit bring the Boks into the red zone, but a knock-on hands a scrum to New Zealand...2023-10-28 22:56:4475'- Pollard lines up a drop goal but it's charged down. The All Blacks look to run from deep...2023-10-28 22:55:1075'- A forward pass from Mo'unga hands the Boks a scrum just inside the New Zealand half. This is a massive moment...2023-10-28 22:54:1074'- Bok sub: Wiese is on for Kolisi.2023-10-28 22:53:51
73' - Jordie Barrett's penalty misses away to the left...
It remains SA 12-11 NZ.
2023-10-28 22:52:56It's just inside SA territory and NZ centre Jordie Barrett is going to line up a long-range shot at goal...2023-10-28 22:51:59
72' - The All Blacks with a strong counter-attack from deep ... they surge up-field and then win a penalty after a deliberate knock-on from Kolbe.
It's also a YELLOW CARD for Kolbe.
2023-10-28 22:49:4071'- Kolbe with a drop goal attempt from halfway, but it's well off the mark. That's three drop attempts missed by SA tonight...2023-10-28 22:48:2670'- There's 10 minutes left. The Boks have a scrum inside their own half... they're going to have to find ways to get deep into NZ territory...2023-10-28 22:46:05
68'- Lineouts lost:
NZ 2
SA 4
2023-10-28 22:41:5865'- Bok sub: Le Roux on for Willemse at fullback.2023-10-28 22:41:35
2023-10-28 22:39:2765'- Bok sub: Nyakane on at tighthead prop for Malherbe.2023-10-28 22:38:45
2023-10-28 22:38:0163'- Brilliant from Kwagga Smith as he wins a vital turnover.... after a poor clearance from De Klerk, Smith is in again to win another turnover...2023-10-28 22:35:5162'- But the Boks are under more pressure as they lose possession at their own scrum...2023-10-28 22:35:26
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60'- The Bok lineout is also not functioning well at the moment. They lose back-to-back to put themselves under pressure.
Luckily for South Africa, the All Blacks knock on again...
2023-10-28 22:33:2259'- Bok subs: Kleyn and Smith on, Etzebeth and Vermeulen off.2023-10-28 22:32:50
58'- Mo'unga misses the conversion from the corner.
SA 12-11 NZ
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57'- TRY to the All Blacks!
BeaudenBarrett goes over in the corner after relentless pressure by the All Blacks. The dam wall simply broke there.
2023-10-28 22:29:4355'- Oh wait, referee Barnes now again goes back for a penalty to New Zealand. They'll keep probing near the Bok tryline...2023-10-28 22:28:58
55'- Brilliant defence from the Boks forces a knock on from the All Blacks!
Kolisi is now also back from his time spent in the sin-bin.
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54' - Referee Wayne Barnes now goes back for a penalty to New Zealand after a lineout infringement by South Africa.
The All Blacks set up another attacking lineout...
2023-10-28 22:26:4754'- Oh wait, the TRY IS CANCELLED as the TMO spots a knock-on from New Zealand No 8 ArdieSavea.2023-10-28 22:25:19
53'- TRY to the All Blacks!
Scrumhalf Aaron Smith scores in the corner after a stunning break from his flyhalf partner Mo'unga.
2023-10-28 22:24:1252' - Bok sub: Snyman on at lock for Mostert2023-10-28 22:23:1451'- Tennis legend Roger Federer is spotted in the stands supporting the Boks!2023-10-28 22:21:4551'- But the All Blacks fumble it near the Bok tryline...2023-10-28 22:21:1151'- Ox Nche is also on for the Boks, replacing Steven Kitshoff.2023-10-28 22:20:44
51'- But the All Blacks opt for an attacking lineout.
Kolisi's yellow card will remain a yellow card.
2023-10-28 22:20:0250'- The All Blacks win a kickable penalty at ruck time. It's in range...2023-10-28 22:16:3046'- The All Blacks with a promising move out wide, but their chance goes begging when Mo'unga uncharacteristically knocks on...2023-10-28 22:15:02
45'- YELLOW CARD for Bok skipper Siya Kolisi for a high hit on Savea.
That shouldn't be a red card though - there is mitigation...
2023-10-28 22:12:3644'- Arendse is almost over in the corner after chasing a chip in behind by Willemse... but replays show he lost contact just before scoring...2023-10-28 22:10:2342'- Willemse with another drop attempt but it's well off the mark...2023-10-28 22:09:3541'- Boks oh-so-close as the All Blacks fumble a high ball... Kolisi then breaks loose but doesn't pass to Kriel on his outside with the tryline beckoning... that's a massive chance gone begging for the Boks!2023-10-28 22:07:11
Welcome back for the second half!
Pollard restarts proceedings...
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2023-10-28 21:59:16Bok flank Pieter-Steph du Toit with an amazing 14 tackles in the first half!2023-10-28 21:57:54
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2023-10-28 21:52:17HALF-TIME: SA 12-6 New Zealand2023-10-28 21:50:59
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37' - PENALTY slotted by Mo'unga.
SA 12-6 NZ
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36'- A kickable penalty to New Zealand as Etzebeth is pinged for being a lazy runner.
Earlier, there was a great try-saving tackle from Arendse on RiekoIoane.
2023-10-28 21:46:22It's sad that a World Cup final has to see a red card, but it's the right call in my book...2023-10-28 21:45:31
33'- PENALTY slotted by Pollard.
SA 12-3 NZ
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33'- RED CARD!
News just in is that New Zealand skipper Sam Cane's yellow card has been upgraded to red.
2023-10-28 21:44:2732' - Kitshoff wins a massive breakdown penalty for the Boks. Pollard will line up a shot at goal, about 15m in-field...2023-10-28 21:43:2232'- Willemse lines up a long-range drop goal attempt. It's a good strike, but lands just short...2023-10-28 21:42:2731'- The Boks look dangerous as they swing it wide, but the touchline wins after chip in behind the All Blacks defence...2023-10-28 21:41:52
2023-10-28 21:41:0830'- The Boks win a scrum just inside NZ territory after BeaudenBarrett's kick goes too far and over the dead-ball line...2023-10-28 21:39:10
28'- However, the TMO has stepped in here for a high tackle by Sam Cane on Jesse Kriel.
The All Blacks skipper is off with a YELLOW CARD.
But this could be upgraded to red...
2023-10-28 21:37:3127'- Mostert with a crucial knock-on, handing New Zealand a scrum just outside the Bok 22m area...2023-10-28 21:36:1326'- But the All Black lineout goes awry yet again!2023-10-28 21:35:4925'- The All Blacks win a lineout penalty on halfway. It allows them to set up a lineout inside the Bok 22m area...2023-10-28 21:33:4924'- Bok lock Etzebeth with a vital lineout steal inside his own 22m area!2023-10-28 21:28:31
19' - From about 50m out, Pollard slots the PENALTY!
SA 9-3 NZ
2023-10-28 21:27:3718'- NZ loose forward Savea pinged at ruck time and Pollard will line up a long-range shot at goal...2023-10-28 21:26:01
16' - PENALTY slotted by RichieMo'unga.
SA 6-3 NZ
2023-10-28 21:24:4716'- Willemse does well to cover a chip in behind the Bok defence, but the referee goes back for a kickable penalty to New Zealand.2023-10-28 21:23:05
13'- The All Blacks win a penalty just inside SA territory as De Klerk is pinged for taking out Telea off the ball.
The All Blacks set up a lineout on the SA 22m line...
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12' - PENALTY slotted by Pollard.
SA 6-0 NZ
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11'- With the Boks camping on the tryline, the All Blacks concede a cynical penalty.
News just in is that ShannonFrizell's yellow card will remain as a yellow.
2023-10-28 21:18:4810'- More pressure on the All Blacks as Willemse takes Kolbe's cross-kick... Willemse then chips ahead and Beauden Barrett is forced to run it out in his own 22m area...2023-10-28 21:17:16
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Pack weights:
SA 924kg
NZ 907kg
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2023-10-28 21:13:517'- The All Blacks are under massive pressure early on here... the Boks are bossing them physically and putting them under pressure with clever tactical kicking...2023-10-28 21:11:19
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2023-10-28 21:09:23Heartbreak for Mbonambi as he goes off, replaced by Deon Fourie.2023-10-28 21:08:34
3'- PENALTY slotted by Pollard.
SA 3-0 NZ
2023-10-28 21:08:132'- Handre Pollard will line up a kick at goal, from not far out...2023-10-28 21:07:19
2'- YELLOW CARD
However, there's also a yellow card for NZ flanker ShannonFrizell, who performed a neck roll on Mbonambi.
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This is a massive blow for the Boks as it looks like Mbonambi is going off.
2023-10-28 21:05:452'- Oh dear, there's some early concern for Bongi Mbonambi who goes down with a knee injury...2023-10-28 21:05:122'- A massive early hit from Eben Etzebeth on RichieMo'unga sets the tone!2023-10-28 21:03:230' - Too deep a kick-off and Damian Willemse clears easily for the Boks...2023-10-28 21:02:46New Zealand fullback BeaudenBarrett gets the final started!2023-10-28 21:01:54
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2023-10-28 20:59:23The stage is set ... (Khanyiso Tshwaku/News24)
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2023-10-28 19:44:16The rain has sent fans scurrying quickly into the stadium. It's not falling hard, but it's sustained enough to make things uncomfortable for fans. (Khanyiso Tshwaku/News24)
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2023-10-28 18:36:40The Denfert station is a hive of activity! (Khnayiso Tshwaku/News24)
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2023-10-28 18:10:53The Sutherland family has been in the United Kingdom for 17 years, but their hearts remain with the Boks. (Khanyiso Tshwaku/News24)
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2023-10-28 18:04:39Sports minister Zizi Kodwa has proven to be a hit with the fans here at the Cafe de Oz in Denfert-Rochereau. This place has been uniquely South African whenever the Boks have been playing. (Khanyiso Tshwaku/News24)
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